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Leo’s gaze darts to mine and back to Dominic. “Dreams change. It’s all he said. But I think you should talk to him when you get a chance. He decided to retire to his study early, claiming he has a ton of essays to grade.”
Dominic adjusts me in his arms. “Scarlett, do you mind if I go talk to him? He’s lying about the essays. That man doesn’t work after hours. That’s always been his thing.”
I slowly bob my head and look from Dominic to Leo. “Is there anything I can do to help?”
“Not tonight. Why don’t you go enjoy your celebration with the others? I’ll try to get Jonah to come back down.” Dominic sets me on my feet and nudges me toward Leo. “I’ll join you soon.”
I stand with Leo, watching him walk away. I can’t help but feel at fault for Jonah possibly turning down the chance to further his career.
I never want any of them feeling as if they gave up something, especially because they’ve done everything they could so far to ensure that I don’t give up anything either.
“Don’t stress over Jonah, dirty girl. This is your night. He’ll get over it and join us. We just have to laugh louder and make it irresistible to sulk.” Leo swings my hand back and forth.
If only I didn’t hear Jonah holler at Dominic to leave him alone.
If only I don’t feel as if after tonight one of my soon-to-be husbands will pull away from me.
The last thing I want is to break up their pack.
I want all of them. All of Pack Hart is supposed to be mine.
9
Scarlett
Family Surprise
Hardass:Youshouldreallyrespond to Mom. She’s talking about flying to San Diego to surprise you.
Princess: You’re hurting her feelings.
Hardass: More like pissing her off.
Black Sheep: Whatever gets her off of my ass.
Psycho: Did you get your gifts? The packages say delivered.
Mother Hen: Give Scarlett a break, you girls. She’s getting to know her pack.
Psycho: Or taking the D.
Mother Hen: Emma! That’s my little sister.
Princess: Ew. And my big sis.
Hardass: Maybe she’s in heat and didn’t tell us.
Psycho: Don’t act like you all weren’t thinking it. Best friends share everything. Get used to me. I’m not going away.
Hardass: Unless you’re arrested.
Mother Hen: Scarlett, ignore everyone. I’ll cover for you with Mom. Love you.
I stare at the string of text messages from my chat with Emma and my sisters. It’s been a while since all of us chatted at once, and I’m glad that Cyan decided to warn me about mom. She’s always strived to be the badass rebel omega out of all of us, though sometimes, things don’t come as easy. I miss being closer to my younger sisters, but I definitely don’t miss our nagging mom. Or surprise visits. Fuck me.
Tucking my phone in my pocket, I turn back to the mirror and finish my makeup. I rub my suppressant lotion into my arms, focusing on my wrists and then I work my way around my neck down my torso to my thighs all the way down to my ankles, ensuring that any signs of me being an omega are diminished. I’m glad my omega birthmark hides on my lower back, kissing one of my dimples.
None of my alphas have mentioned it or complained, but I know that I’ll eventually have to stop using it. I considered switching to a pill, but I heard those make your heat even more intense. The lotion will mess with me, especially since I skipped my last heat with a pill, but at least I know what to expect.
